The Process

FROM FARM TO FASHION

SHEARING

The mohair feece is clipped from the Angora goat, twice a year, either by hand or with electric shears. The animals are handled carefully and protocols are in place to ensure the goats are treated ethically.

CLASSING

The mohair is sorted into various lengths, fibre diameter and quality types. Meticulous classing adds value to the product and it is classed in terms of fineness, from super fine mohair to strong mohair.

SCOURING

This is washing the mohair to remove excess dirt and oils.

CARDING

The mohair fibres are positioned in uniform lengths and most of the vegetable matter is removed. A sliver or coil of mohair, called a carded sliver, is produced.

COMBING

The remaining vegetable matter and shorter, irregular sized fibres are removed from the carded sliver to transform the mohair into a soft, luxurious mohair “top”.

SPINNING

This is converting the mohair top into yarn. The top is spun into a yarn specified for structure, thickness (yarn count) and surface. Mohair yarns are often twisted or brushed (raised) for a fluffy appearance.